Freestyle & Freeride Ski Team
The Freestyle & Freeride team offers diverse coaching for both Freestyle focused & Freeride focused athletes. We train in the park and the big mountain- this gives our athletes an edge on the competition! This program is designed to to fit the needs of competitive athletes and for those just looking to improve their skills in a fun and supportive environment. We offer transportation from Boulder to Eldora and other Resorts! Our team has dryland training year round, so you can train up to 6 days a week! Athletes in this program will receive full coach support at IFSA, USASA and local rail jam events. Sign up for EMSC today and get a head start on your Freeride or Freestyle goals! Learn more here.
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EMSC offers a one and two day option for the Freestyle & Freeride Team. Both include travel days to Ikon resorts, dryland training options and coach support at USASA & IFSA competitions.
The two day program is highly recommended for athletes looking to compete.
Dryland Training Add ons September 9th
Pre Season Strength and Conditioning Training Mondays and Wednesdays
Trampoline and Airbag Training at Snobahn Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Athletes should be comfortable on blue terrain and have the ability to ride in a smooth and controlled manner.
Athletes do not need to be proficient in the park or in off piste terrain to join.
This program is for athletes ages 8-18
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7:15 am- Shuttle leaves Justsice Center (1777 6th St, Boulder,CO)
8:00 am - Arrival at Eldora - Breakfast/Snack, water, restroom break - Gear Up for AM training (boots, gloves, facemask, helmet/goggles)
8:30 am - Head out to snow for coach greeting -Warm-up lap/Group stretch/Warm-up lap
9:15 am - 1st AM Training: Introduction of skill for the day and explanation of relation
10:05 am - Snack, water, restroom break
10:15 am - 2nd AM Training: Execution of skill for the day
12:00 pm - Lunch, water, restroom break
12:30 pm - Gear up for PM training
12:45 pm - Stretch/morning recap
12:55 pm - Get in line for lift
1:05 pm - PM Training: Skill for the day and its incorporation to freeriding
(aka riding with no agenda…just having fun)
2:15 pm - Snack and/or restroom break
3:00 pm - Full day recap and cool down
3:30 pm - Parent pick-up/ Van Heads down to office
4:00 pm - Van arrives at Justice Center
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Eldora Mountain is our home base and main training ground. We meet at 8:30 by the ski rack in front of West Wing.
This team also does travel to Ikon resorts to train for Freeride & Slopestyle Competitions.
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Athletes who plan on competing or doing travel days are encouraged to purchase an Ikon Pass.
an Eldora Season Pass is a great option for those who wish to just train at home.
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First year athletes in this program will get a season long intro to the world of Freestyle & Freeride Snowboarding!
Competitive athletes have the option to train specifically for Freestyle or Freeride snowboarding. There will be a more individualized plan made by your coach that will set you up for success.
Freestyle is all about tricks and style. Athletes will learn how to ride terrain park features, Park etiquette, Slide Boxes and Rails, Jumps, Spins & learn about Rail jams & slopestyle competitions.
Freeriding is about sending big mountain lines! Athletes will learn about IFSA Freeride competitions and the judging categories
Dryland Training takes place of the snow. Our athletes have the option add in strength, conditioning and air awareness training. We also Utilize Snobahn, a state of the art indoor snow sports training facility!
Our coaches follow the PSIA and USASA standards for teaching progression.
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Athletes will receive coach support at all USASA and IFSA events in the Rocky mountain series + national/ world championships.
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This program offers van transportation from Boulder to the resort!
The team also does trips day trips to other resorts, multi day trips for competition and fun weekend long trips to explore and shred!
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2 Day Saturday & Sunday Full Season: $4495.00
1 Day Saturday Full Season: $3145.00
1 Day Sunday Full Season: 3145.00
Team members are epected to complete 4 work credits worth of volunteering or $400
2 day athletes need 5 work credits
Season Calendar
Questions?
Email the Program Director David Lee at David@lertprograms.com